The NSeX Build

[Madhatter10-6]

I have had my NSX a little over 2 months now and couldn't be happier that I made the purchase.

Here is my intro thread: http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/190372-New-Member-Turbo-NSX


I plan on updating quite a few things on the car and decided to start with the stereo. The upgrades will consist of the following:

Pioneer AVH-4000NEX
Alpine PDX-5 Amp
Focal Polyglass 165 V30
Sundown Audio 10 SD-3 10 D4
Full Sound Deadening
All new audio grade cables
SOS 10 inch Sub enclosure

I will also be adding a security system / key less and dying the carpet black.

Car cleaned and ready for interior removal

Interior starting to come apart

Good to see the climate control has already been fixed

Out dated security system

Doors off. Actually some decent speakers already in there...just sounded terrible...not sure why.

Security while I worked

Parts

Ready for sound deadening

more soon.......

 

[Madhatter10-6]

Got some spare time this evening and vacuumed everything out really well then wiped it all down.

Knocked out the passenger side.

 

[akito]

So clean! Read the other thread too and omfg you have an amazing garage!

 

[Madhatter10-6]

So clean! Read the other thread too and omfg you have an amazing garage!

Thank you! I have put a ton of work into the garage and still a lot left to do.

 

[Madhatter10-6]

more progress.

The sound deadening is mostly finished and the security system is roughed in. I always doe these loose first to make sure everything works and then tuck everything.

Carpet cleaning

I never liked the oem grey carpet color so I picked up some iDye poly and thought I would give it a try. Some guys in the Z community have used it recently with really nice results.

Pictures don't do it justice....looks great in person.


And then fixed a passenger window issue.

 

[Madhatter10-6]

Been making progress with the help of my assistant

SOS Short Shifter installed ......great upgrade for the money.

Got the doors cut for the new Focal tweeters.. About made me sick to do it....measured over and over before making the final cut.

The came out about perfect.

Component speakers test fit

I purchased the SOS stealth sub box and made some slight tweaks to it.

Some of the tabs on my doors had been broken off so I plasticed welded new ones on. Looks ugly but once its buttoned up you cant see it and they worked great.

Headunit it

All buttoned back up

The system sounds amazing...well worth the time / effort.



Moving on to some other car projects for the next month or two and will then start converting to car to run on E85 and will be custom wiring a Haltech Elite 2500 in.

 

[akito]

Tweeters came out looking really good! Nice progress on the car already!

 

[06_typeS]

great build, great legs...........

 

[Madhatter10-6]

great build, great legs...........

Thanks. I workout.

 

[akito]

So which one do you drive more, Supra or NSX???

 

[Madhatter10-6]

So which one do you drive more, Supra or NSX???

I have only had the NSX for a couple of months so its still my "new toy" and gets driven more because of that. I have owned 300ZX's for 18 years and Supras for the last 4-5 years. The NSX with a turbo is my favorite of the 3. While its not as fast as either of them its a better built car and has more usable power. And its just more fun to drive.

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Speaking of all the cars.....shot from this weekend while I was cleaning the garage

 

[akito]

Best of the 90s in 1 picture. I'm biased to the supra as I've had a lot of Mk3s and still have 1 atm but have missed out on a few Mkiv deals. However, i think next year will be the deciding year if by 2016 I don't get my hand on a MkIV I'll be actively looking for an NSX or vice versa. You have good taste sir!

 

[Madhatter10-6]

I can't believe that I have already had my NSX for over 2 years...time fly's.

Out with some friends..

Decided it was time for a brake upgrade and found a very nice used kit from Venom2049

so much better

Went out for the first drive today on the new setup.....just amazing. I can't believe the difference.

And some random pics of the shop / my other toys

My personal assistant / security "Halo" keeping a close eye on everything

 

[Chase_acura]

what was process for dying carpet?

 

[Madhatter10-6]

what was process for dying carpet?

Super simple....mixed that stuff up with water and put it in a spray bottle

 

[Chase_acura]

super simple....mixed that stuff up with water and put it in a spray bottle

any idea the mix?50/50?

 

[Madhatter10-6]

any idea the mix?50/50?

The mix is dependent on how you want the color....you can dilute it and get different looks. For the black like I used I prob but 20 ounces of water in a spray bottle and did a couple of coats.

 

[Estoril_NSX]

This is a fantastic build or progression. Looking good and love the electronic swapout. I plan to do a full audio upgrade, amps and all, as soon as i get back from trying to make money overseas lol

 

[Professor X]

Wonder how the carpet holds up after time?

 

[Madhatter10-6]

Looks as good as the day I died it. Zero regrets on doing it

 

[Neesx]

Love the cars on your garage

 

[swift51]

Nice collection of cars in your garage.

 

[Lamini]

We have similar tastes. Didnt have a Supra but did like my Z32 and hope to add a turbo to the NSX one day. Very nice.

 

[Madhatter10-6]

We have similar tastes. Didnt have a Supra but did like my Z32 and hope to add a turbo to the NSX one day. Very nice.

Thanks... Z32 was my first love...will always have one. Good luck on getting a turbo NSX!

 

[StraightEdge]

Nice build! Just curious, how well did your sound deadening work and what kind did you use? I ask because the last gen 1 NSX I drove had too much road noise for my liking.